There are some pretty weird relationships in the animal world. Some parasites exist only in the eyes of the world’s oldest ...

The Cordyceps fungus can turn its host into a zombie and cause its death, but not quite like in the series; the genus contains species with medicinal properties. Although fictional, the story of the ...

We’ve got a couple of months before the second season of The Last of Us premieres, but with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there are other uses for the dread fungus cordyceps that may ...

attenboroughii produces mind-altering compounds that disrupt the spider’s nervous system, making it more susceptible to the parasite’s control. Similar fungi, such as Ophiocordyceps ...

Phiocordyceps caloceroides infecting an unknown species of Tarantula. This species of fungi is parasitic on tarantulas. At this point, the fungus has consumed the tissues of the spider and has ...

Homeowners are warned about the dangers of honey fungus, a parasitic infection that can devastate trees and shrubs in domestic gardens. The fungus, scientifically known as Armillaria, attacks and ...

Parasite genetics is the study of the genetic material of parasites, including the distribution, function and evolution of genes and genomes. All genomes are replicated in a temporal order, though ...

Baldur’s Gate 3’s parasite powers offer some really sensational benefits, but if you’re like us, you probably wondered whether it was a good idea to accept them. After all, one of your main ...

Parasitology is the scientific discipline concerned with the study of the biology of parasites and parasitic diseases, including the distribution, biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology ...

Checking your stool (poop) for worms or eggs is one way to confirm their presence, but other tests may be needed. Serious complications can arise with some parasite infections, or the symptoms can ...